Ophthalmic Technician

Location: Nashville, TN
Pay: $20 - $25 per hour

Schedule/Shift:

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Ophthalmic Tech to join our eye clinic in Nashville, TN. As an Ophthalmic Tech, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our patients and supporting our ophthalmologists.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient intake by accurately recording symptoms, medical history, and other relevant information.
• Perform preliminary eye exams and tests, including visual acuities, autorefractor and lensometer use, tonometry, and refraction.
• Clean, maintain, and operate ophthalmic equipment, such as OCT, fundus camera, IOL master, Pentacam topographer, and Humphrey automated visual field.
• Support ophthalmologists during eye surgeries and procedures.
• Administer medications and topical treatments as prescribed.
• Instruct patients on the care and use of corrective lenses.
• Prepare for in-office procedures (injections, laser treatments, lesion removal) as needed.
• Handle administrative tasks including opening/closing the clinic, addressing patient messages, and managing supplies and equipment sterilization.
• Use electronic medical records (EMR)

Qualifications:

• Required:

  • 1+ years of experience as an Ophthalmic Tech.
  • BLS Certification.
  • Completion of an accredited training program for Ophthalmic Tech.
  • High School Diploma.

• Preferred:

  • Certified Ophthalmic Tech or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
  • Experience with preparation for in-office procedures.
  • Familiarity with ophthalmic equipment (Zeiss OCT, Zeiss fundus camera, Zeiss IOL master, Pentacam topographer, Humphrey automated visual field).